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Transparency SerbiaIntroductionTransparency International, the only international non-governmental organisation devoted to combating corruption, brings civil society, business, and governments together in a powerful global coalition. TI, through its International Secretariat and more than 80 independent national chapters around the world, works at both the national and international level to curb both the supply and demand of corruption. In the international arena, TI raises awareness ABOUT the damaging effects of corruption, advocates policy reform, works towards the implementation of multilateral conventions and subsequently monitors compliance by governments, corporations and banks. At the national level, chapters work to increase levels of accountability and transparency, monitoring the performance of key institutions and pressing for necessary reforms in a non-party political manner. TI focuses on prevention and reforming systems, instead of exposing individual cases. Transparency Serbia is non- partisan, non-governmental and non-for profit voluntary organization established with the aim of curbing corruption in Serbia. The Organization will promote transparency and accountability of the
public officials as well as curbing corruption defined as abusing of power
for the private interest. The history of Transparency International presence in SerbiaAccording to a series of indicators, including public opinion surveys conducted up until the end of September 2000, during the decade-long rule of the previous government a deeply entrenched collusion between the state apparatus and organised crime had developed in Serbia. Grand corruption was the modus operandi of many segments of societal management. The new government has inherited the old apparatus and its shortcomings. However, the new authorities have made important breakthroughs in fight against crime and corruption and civil society has also been free to exercise its ACTIVITIES in this field. In November 2000, the European Movement in Serbia (Emins) Transparency Group began its anti-corruption ACTIVITIES with a programme at the local government level involving three pilot municipalities, soon expanded to involve 14 additional municipalities. At the same time, successful co-operation with republican and federal authorities was established. These developments encouraged the Transparency International to establish it's chapter in Serbia in February 2001. In addition to the successful co-operation with local government authorities, TI enjoys good relations with national authorities.
TI Serbia's President of the time, Mr. Predrag Jovanovic, has become the Vice-President of the Anti-corruption Council of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and recently the Director of Public Procurement office. The organization has also established close co-operation with MEDIA, professional associations, scientific institutions, independent experts, student organisations and other local NGOs. In summer of 2002 TI Serbia was reorganized into the new, independent NGO "Transparency - Serbia", and new executive board and president were elected. Strategy and planned ACTIVITIESOn the basis of the outcomes of the national integrity system survey, Transparency - Serbia has identified the following focus areas for its forthcoming ACTIVITIES:
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